Union Minister Manohar Lal Launches NTPC's Green Hydrogen Buses in Leh
Key Ideas
- Union Minister Manohar Lal praised NTPC for its contribution to the country's energy supply by launching a fleet of green hydrogen buses in Leh.
- The Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh includes a solar plant, hydrogen intra-city buses, and a green hydrogen filling station, providing environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
- The project is situated at the highest altitude in the world, utilizing the high solar irradiance and low temperatures in Ladakh to produce green hydrogen, contributing to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
- The green hydrogen filling station not only supports mobility but also benefits the environment by providing pure oxygen equivalent to planting 13,000 trees annually and reducing carbon emissions by 350 MT per year.
Union Minister Manohar Lal, from the Government of India, recently launched a fleet of NTPC green hydrogen buses in Leh, India. The project, known as the Green Hydrogen Mobility Project, comprises a 1.7 MW solar plant, five hydrogen intra-city buses, and an 80 kg/day green hydrogen filling station. These buses can travel 300 kilometers when filled with 25 kilograms of hydrogen. Located at an altitude of 3650 meters above sea level, the project is the highest in the world and is designed to function in low-density air and below-freezing temperatures. Ladakh's potential for green hydrogen mobility solutions is attributed to its high solar irradiance and low temperatures, making it an ideal location for solar power and green hydrogen production. This initiative aims to make Ladakh self-sufficient in terms of energy needs, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting environmental sustainability.
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